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Azurite on Malachite

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Tolvas Duales Pocket, 1100 Level, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz Municipality, Sonora, Mexico 3.8 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm Azurite on Malachite combos from the Tolvas Duales pocket are known for the deep blue crystals on highly-contrasting green Malachite. These pieces are highly coveted amongst collectors, as the contrast is unrivaled by any other locality that produces these combo specimens. This piece comes with a custom base that mounts the piece in its most aesthetic orientation with the Azurite crystals building towards the top, and the contrasting Malachite framing the bright blue crystals beautifully.

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SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.8 x 2.9 x 3.2 cm
Added on11/01/2024
RepairsNo repairs, no restorations
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Ford MineralsNot disclosed

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Azurite
Mineral guide
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deep blue copper carbonate with prismatic and botryoidal forms; alters to malachite; Mohs 3.5–4; identify color, habit, and notable localities.
Azurite
Regional guide
Azurite from Milpillas Mine
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Locality guide
Milpillas Mine
Milpillas Mine, Mexico — defining modern locality famed for electric indigo azurite and sculptural malachite, with rare volborthite, dioptase, and cuprite.